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Alex Braden
Alex Braden
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Hilton Head Island, S.C.
  • Major:
    Business
  • Weight Class:
    133
  • Previous School:
    Hilton Head Island HS
Bio

2018-19: Wrestled in 19 bouts as a freshman between 141, 149 and 157 pounds...Picked up nine wins...Picked up a win by fall in 2:55 against Bluefied College (Jan. 12)...Earned a 5-2 decision over his Mercyhurst opponent (Jan. 12)...Earned a win by forfeit against Ohio Valley (Jan. 12)...Earned a win by fall in 1:00 against Truett-McConnell (Jan. 22)...Won by major decision 11-1 over Belmont Abbey (Jan. 25)...Earned a win by fall (2:00) over his Ohio Valley opponent at the NCAA Division II Super Region II tournament (Feb. 22)...Picked up an 8-1 decision over his Queens (N.C.) opponent at the NCAA Division II Super Region II tournament (Feb. 22)...Finished fifth at the NCAA Division II Super Region II tournament with a win by fall (3:40) over his Emmanuel (Ga.) opponent (Feb. 22). 

High School: Attended Hilton Head Island High School where he wrestled for the Seahawks...138 pound 4A State Champion...138 pound 3A State Runner-up

Personal: Son of Nic and Michelle...Brother of Wyatt, Zane, and Ruby.

News mentions
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Ramon Correa Takes Third, Moves on to NCAA Division II Championships in Cleveland

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker College wrestling team competed at the NCAA Super Region II Championship on Friday (Feb. 22), finishing sixth as a...

February 22, 2019

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Wrestling Takes Down Liberty in Final Dual of the Season

The Coker College wrestling team secured a 26-21 victory over Liberty on Thursday (Feb. 14) night.

February 14, 2019

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Cobras Drop Heartbreaker to Belmont Abbey

The Coker College wrestling team fell to Belmont Abbey in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action on Friday (Jan. 25) night, losing by...

January 25, 2019

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Comeback Bid Falls Short in Loss to Emmanuel

The Coker College wrestling team fell just short of a comeback win in their dual with Emmanuel College on Saturday (Jan. 19), falling by a final...

January 19, 2019

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Alex Braden Shines as Cobras Conclude Coker Duals

The Coker College wrestling team wrapped up competition at the Coker Duals on Saturday (Jan. 12) afternoon.

January 12, 2019

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Cobras Drop Road Dual Meet With Limestone

The Coker College wrestling team dropped its South Atlantic Conference Carolinas matchup with Limestone on Tuesday (Jan. 8) by a score of 31-13.

January 8, 2019

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Wrestling Wraps Up Competition at Newberry Duals

Coker wrestling wrapped up competition at the Newberry Duals

December 2, 2018

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Nelson Signs 21 to 2018-19 Wrestling Roster

Coker College Head Wrestling Coach Derrick Nelson has announced the signing of 21 new recruits to the 2018-19 wrestling roster.

August 7, 2018